Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
minutum
ID:
453578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) Wight & Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 468 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452910



Common Names

  • Micromelum minutum
  • Small Micromelum
  • Minute Micromelum


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Synonyms

  • Limonia minuta G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Micromelum timoriense Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Micromelum pubescens Blume [unknown]
  • Micromelum octandrum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Micromelum glabrescens Benth. [unknown]
  • Aulacia falcata Lour. [unknown]
  • Bergera villosa Wall. [unknown]
  • Cookia falcata (Lour.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Cookia punctata Hassk. [unknown]
  • Glycosmis subvelutina F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Micromelum falcatum Tanaka [unknown]
  • Micromelum pubescens glabrescens (Benth.) Oliv. [unknown]

Description

Micromelum minutum (also called 'Dwarf micromelum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright habit, with slender branches up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist to wet forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Micromelum minutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micromelum minutum var. ceylanicum B.C.Stone

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromelum minutum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromelum minutum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or early summer in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Micromelum minutum

Micromelum minutum can be found in wet forests on the Hawaiian Islands.

Micromelum minutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromelum minutum?

Micromelum minutum

What is the common name of Micromelum minutum?

Micromelum

What is the natural habitat of Micromelum minutum?

Mesic to wet forests

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774392-1: Based on the initial data import